Jiu Pai, literally translated as shop sign, represents the history and branding of the store front. When it comes to a Kung Fu school, it is no different. The name on the plaque represents all its teachings at the school. After years of hard work showing expertise in all the teachings of the school, a disciple will request permission from the Sifu to teach outside of the school under the school’s name. If the permission is granted, the Sifu will give a Jiu Pai for the discip

Bai Si is a formal traditional ceremony whereby a sifu accepts a student to become a disciple. Bai Si literally translates into bow to the teacher. It is a dual commitment between the sifu and the student. The sifu will take on the student as a family member and nurture as they would their own offspring. The student pledges loyalty to the sifu and commitment to carry on the teachings of the sifu. In the beginning of the bai si process, the student prepares a Bai Si Teep (拜師帖)